A remote pilot plans a survey flight at 350 feet AGL in an area where the sectional shows a shaded magenta area (Class E beginning at 700 feet AGL). What authorization is required, and at what altitude would authorization become necessary?

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Accepted Answer

No authorization is required below 700 feet AGL; at or above 700 feet AGL the flight enters Class E and must comply with § 107.51 minimums without requiring ATC authorization for Class E. Shaded magenta (sometimes called 'soft magenta') indicates Class E airspace that begins at 700 feet AGL. Below 700 feet AGL, the airspace is Class G. Part 107 operations up to 400 feet AGL are in Class G. ATC authorization under § 107.41 is required only for Class B, C, D, and surface Class E. Class E that begins at 700 or 1,200 AGL does not require authorization for typical sub-400-foot drone operations.

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LAANC authorization is required for any flight within the shaded magenta area at any altitude

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No authorization is ever required because Class E is uncontrolled